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| Christian Homeschool’s Curriculum | If you want your child to have important Christian values, you may subscribe him or her to a Christian homeschool. It is homeschooling system, when Christian values are incorporated into the learning process. The purpose of Christian homeschooling is to maintain your religious identity.
There are various reasons why children choose a homeschool with a Catholic approach. Private schools where there is tolerance to religious preferences are frequently very expensive. The children of Christian missionaries usually choose such Christian approach. The Christian homeschool system contains all subjects and disciplines and covers spiritual and physical life. The course is studied from the very beginning. The course is based on the study of the Bible, its spiritual values and the understanding of new concepts. Parents can explain their children the moments they are unknown. Such Catholic homeschool system is based on teaching the children tolerance and understanding.
There are such advantages of Christian Home Schooling as:
1. Christian homeschooling provides with complete knowledge and it is better than public or private schools.
2. Children of Christian home schools do not suffer from the necessity to change schools constantly, because their parents move to another city or country of jobs or due to any other reason.
3. Christian home schooling is avoid from the negative influences of traditional educational system.
4. It is possible to ask for help a Christian home support group for the emotional and social support.
5. Some private schools provide Christian courses incorporated in their curriculum, but they cost much and many parents return to a Christian home school.
Unfortunately, Christian Home Schooling is frequently criticised.
1. It is believed that the child, who chooses Christian homeschooling, may have problems with having friends with people of other communities and religious believes.
2. Christian home schooling excludes the liberty and right of a child.
There are concerns that the child that has undergone Christian homeschooling can be intolerant to those who do not support Christianity.
The Christian Home School curriculum has a classical approach.
There are three basic classical stages of the Christian Home School curriculum:
Stage 1
The elementary level of the curriculum is based on the acquisition of the basic data containing the memorization of math facts, biblical verses and the phonics rules for reading and spelling. It is the primary information to the child.
Stage 2
This stage is debating. The curriculum begins in the 5th or 6th grade, because at this period the data and ideas are already questioned, proved and tested. The information can be effectively applied.
Stage 3
The third or the 'rhetoric' stage of the curriculum is in the 10th or 11th stage, when the child starts to have his/her own opinions and states the views to the other students.
There are various advantages of the Christian Home School curriculum:
The classical Christian Home School curriculum is based on the apply of the great classic literature as the foundational reading, because it is based upon some standards. Classical literature is based on the real life, it teaches moral lessons, applies vocabulary and grammar. The academic courses includes the learning of Latin, legends, great literature and phonics. The curriculum includes also the catechisms of the Reformation period of history and the great Calvinistic confessions. The study of the Bible is also incorporated.
The Christian Home Schools provide with various curriculum programs for the children to study their subjects on various levels. The Christian Home School curriculum is very effective, when there is a necessity to study a Christian course.
Implementation of the Curriculum
There is a possibility to make your own curriculum or apply a pre-packaged curriculum (covering many subjects), but it is recommended not to force your religious beliefs on the child. Be sure that the curriculum is rather flexible. Parents, who want their children to have a comprehensive Christian education, should choose the Christian Home School curriculum program.
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